Lead Orthoptist at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
3 weeks ago
Position Overview
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Lead Orthoptist to join our team at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
This full-time role is ideal for a proactive and enthusiastic Orthoptist who is eager to enhance their leadership capabilities while broadening their clinical expertise. The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a strong dedication to collaborative work within a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Head Orthoptist, overseeing the daily operations of the orthoptic team and service at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
You will be part of a vibrant and diverse team, working alongside medical professionals, optometrists, technical staff, nursing personnel, and operational teams to deliver a comprehensive ophthalmology service for both pediatric and adult patients.
Your caseload will be varied and engaging, encompassing both pediatric and adult cases.
The department encourages advanced clinical practice, allowing orthoptists to engage in extended roles within medical retina and glaucoma.
While your primary location will be at Heartlands, flexibility is essential as you may be required to provide coverage at other sites.
In return, you will receive a warm welcome from the Orthoptic team and the broader University Hospitals Birmingham community, where our core values of Kindness, Connection, and Boldness guide our actions. We are committed to fostering a progressive environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of our workforce while delivering exceptional patient care.
About University Hospitals Birmingham
As one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognize that our incredible staff are essential to achieving this goal.
We are dedicated to creating an optimal working environment for our employees, which includes:
- Investing in the health and well-being of our staff, with a commitment to offering flexible working arrangements where feasible.
- Providing a wide range of training and development opportunities to support personal and professional growth.
University Hospitals Birmingham is committed to ensuring that all staff are treated equitably and feel a sense of belonging within a kind and inclusive workplace. We actively work to eliminate barriers, including discrimination, and strive to empower every individual to reach their full potential and thrive in their roles. Our commitment to inclusivity is deeply embedded within our organization, driven by diverse staff networks and supported at the highest levels of leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Qualifications:
- Diploma from the British Orthoptic Council or a Degree in Orthoptics.
- Professional Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Evidence of Clinical Teaching Qualification, such as the BIOS Clinical Teachers Course or City and Guilds 7307.
Essential Experience:
- Significant experience as an Orthoptist at Band 6 level.
- Experience in a teaching or supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrated ongoing professional development and competence in line with professional body recommendations and HCPC requirements.
- Expert knowledge in Orthoptics, supported by theoretical understanding and continuous professional development.
- Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programs and mentoring others in a clinical setting.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialized care for patients, providing guidance and information to patients, relatives, and care staff.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles.
- Awareness of current research related to the specialty.
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